Career Central is proud to present a series of workshops designed to better prepare Job Seekers to meet employer’s needs. By making you “Job Ready” you become a first choice applicant with extra knowledge and skills demanded in our current marketplace. It all begins with our Basic Computer Skills for Job Seekers Workshop.

Those workshops notated with the icon are now open for virtual participation. Select the Online option on the Event Registration page if you plan to attend virtually.
Those workshops notated with the icon are now open for OnDemand participation. Select the OnDemand Online option on the Event Registration page if you plan to attend OnDemand.

Job seekers want to make a great impression on potential employers if they want the job. There are no guarantees, but employers are looking for the best candidates for the jobs they do want to fill. What skills do you need for the job you want? What do you have to do to be the best candidate for the job you are after? This workshop will provide details on job preparedness skills.

This workshop consists of the very basic essentials to familiarize you with a computer. You will learn the mouse, the keyboard, and Microsoft Word. Using that information, you'll then learn to surf the Internet, highlight, copy, and paste as well as how to search the Internet for work..

Depressed because you’ve been hunting for some time for a job? Would you say you need to boost your self-esteem? Join this workshop to learn about YOUR self-esteem and how to stay positive in today’s economic environment.

Those who reflect a solid financial plan show the prospective employer that they have everything organized and under control. Learn how to do it here.

This module provides information that addresses the very core elements of what employers expect of a solid employee. This module establishes the foundation and addresses those items that are currently an area of concern for employers, enabling you to become the attractive employee, encouraging the business owner to add you to their team.

This orientation provides the opportunity to meet and greet representatives from all programs at Career Central. A great way to find out how much CC has to offer!

You’ve worked in the same occupation for 20 to 30 years and just don’t want to do that anymore. So now what? Where do you begin to do the research? How do you transition your skills? Attend Career Changers for the “How To” steps to begin your new career.

Verb: To deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties.
Stress – Anger – Rejection – Seriously Ill – Jobless – Depressed?
This workshop will help you recognize how life may be spinning out of control and how to take steps to COPE.

You’ll gain insight into the 212 degrees concept and learn how to take the steps necessary to reduce stress and de-escalate the upset customer. You’ll benefit from the experiences of those around you and find the best way to deal with the positive and negative customer.

This workshop presents the essentials of getting started in Microsoft Excel, to include cells, rows, columns, and formulas. With the information presented herein, you’ll be able to perform elementary functions and even set up your own budget and checkbook.

This workshop will set you up with a new email account. Once set up, now you can create new emails, receive email and use email to contact employers to locate the job you seek.

The phone rings….you got the job! So now how do you RETAIN your job? Participants learn practical skills for succeeding in vital areas: job performance, following the rules (including unwritten rules), dealing with people (bosses, co-workers, and customers), how to become an irreplaceable employee, and showing initiative. Participants give a new employee advice on how to handle problems on a new job and take advantage of opportunities. And participants learn the importance of personal qualities, such as integrity, responsibility, reliability, and the work ethic.

Listening, Observing, Reading, and Following Directions -Did you know that employers are screening out applicants because they are not following directions? How well do you listen to the questions asked during an interview. Join this workshop for tips on how to improve your communication skills.

What’s the number one reason people fail at an interview? This workshop will clue you in and present those techniques which will allow you to be confident at every phase of the interview process. Following a discussion of interview content and procedure, it will be time to put those skills to use in a series of mock interviews.

Learn the importance of a complete, correct, and accurate (no errors) job application. In this workshop you will benefit from information you will need to complete an application for employment and tips and suggestions for writing applications that make a great impression.

Here’s your chance to bring the employer an unexpected surprise by being prepared to assume a key role at the earliest opportunity. The lessons learned here extend beyond the conventional and will give you lasting lessons of timeless fundamentals of leadership.

In this workshop you’ll convert your homework into a professional resume. The lesson will move through each line to make sure everything is in place regarding format and structure. Once the resume is complete, you’ll email it to yourself so that it will be available to you.

Here is the opportunity to practice the skills learned in the Interview workshop. Attendees will find themselves observing as well as performing, refining the skills needed to land the job!

“It’s not always what you know; it’s who you know….” Here’s the perfect opportunity to begin building or to expand your personal network. Don’t let this moment pass you by….become part of the 70%.

It is true that a felony conviction can make it more difficult to find and secure employment, but you are not without options. You must exercise patience, persistence, and honesty – after all, honesty truly is the best policy. In the New Beginning for the Ex-Offender workshop, we’ll discuss and examine changing the environment, employer/employee options, completing the application, and writing the resume.

Flexible in content, this workshop can be tailored to meet your specific needs. This workshop is a FOLLOW UP to any of the Job Ready workshops. Once you have attended one of our sessions, you may want to obtain a little more training or clarification. Come prepared to work. The trainer will be waiting to assist you in every way possible.

Just what is proper phone etiquette? What does it mean to employers? Are you using text slang to compose emails? Learn professional do’s and unprofessional don’ts during this etiquette focused workshop.

This is where all job search tips come together. This workshop delivers more in depth instruction on planning your search. Learn tricks using EmployFlorida.com. Check out alternate methods to search for work, including several newer websites, creating virtual recruiters and more. Learn how!

Still have an uncomfortable feeling speaking to strangers? This session is designed to get you over that hump and on your way to being a little more at ease. You’ll examine the basics, from types of speeches to a simple outline format, all designed to boost your confidence

Ready to land the interview? Be sure your resume is in top shape by examining content, format, and those professional touches to get you noticed including a solid cover letter. You’ll be ready to market yourself to the best of your abilities and secure the interview. Then, after the Interview workshop, you’ll be on your way to your new career.

Designed for those Age 55 and over, this workshop presents and reinforces the very basics of computer operation. Taught at a slower pace with less terminology and more understanding, this workshop is ideal for catching up on basic technology and becoming more comfortable with the personal computer.

Employers are looking for candidates who use their available time effectively to maximize productivity while eliminating waste. Learn how to plot your time!

This workshop presents the basics of touch typing (not looking at the keys). You’ve become familiar with the home row and the fingers used to cover each of the 26 letters of the alphabet. Practice makes perfect, so attend until you reach your personal WPM (words per minute) goal.

This workshop is the second step in the Public Speaking series. It focuses on using the voice and face to express emotion, build excitement, and hone your interview skills to the next level.

Now that you’ve been introduced to Microsoft Word, it’s time to take those skills to the next level through a series of exercises designed to challenge and entertain.

Step three in the public speaking series has the student preparing their own ten-minute presentation on an appropriate subject of their choosing. The evaluation will address all aspects, including content as well as delivery techniques.

*Complete all modules of the Business Ethics series and receive a Certificate of Completion suitable for framing.

PLEASE NOTE: Workshop schedules for each of the Career Central One Stop locations vary so please check the schedule at CareerCentral.jobs by clicking on the “User Login” located in the upper right hand corner of the website. Not registered? It is very simple. Click on “Register” and become ”Job Ready” today.